AHMED's CV
Profile summary
Strategic Compliance Training Manager with 10 years shaping banking and financial services outcomes. Known for expertise in regulatory compliance, AML and KYC frameworks, financial crime prevention, and strategic project management across the GCC. Committed to aligning training programs with CBUAE regulations, enhancing internal controls, and fostering strong compliance cultures. Dedicated to driving operational efficiency and supporting organizational governance through structured risk management and cross-functional leadership.
Career highlights
Compliance Training Delivery: Developed and maintained training materials aligned with CBUAE regulations, delivering awareness sessions on AML, Sanctions, KYC, and Data Privacy across the bank.
AML and KYC Reviews: Performed end-to-end AML and KYC reviews for retail, SME, corporate, and treasury customers, conducting enhanced due diligence for high-risk accounts.
Strategic Project Management: Managed digital transformation projects, built financial models and performance reports, and developed Power BI dashboards to improve reporting automation.
Key skills
Professional experience
Directs the compliance training function for the bank, establishing operational alignment with CBUAE regulations, internal policies, and international best practices while partnering across departments to drive regulatory awareness.
- Designs and delivers compliance training programs across the bank covering AML, CFT, Sanctions, KYC, Conduct Risk, and Data Privacy topics.
- Monitors all CBUAE circulars, regulations, guidance, and regulatory updates to ensure training content remains current and accurate.
- Conducts training gap analyses to identify learning needs and recommends targeted development plans.
- Maintains training records, completion reports, and management dashboards while measuring effectiveness through assessments.
- Supports internal audits and regulatory inspections by providing evidence of compliance training activities.
Managed customer onboarding compliance operations for Retail, SME, Corporate, and Treasury portfolios, directing risk review procedures and regulatory alignment across business units.
- Executed Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk accounts while evaluating complex ownership structures.
- Conducted end-to-end anti-money laundering and know-your-customer reviews, preparing case summaries and compliance reports for senior management.
- Evaluated sanctions screening outcomes and customer risk assessments during onboarding.
Directed strategic transformation projects and executive reporting functions. Assessed financial and credit risk while partnering with senior stakeholders across the organization.
- Built executive dashboards and management reporting to support process improvement initiatives.
- Conducted financial and credit risk assessments.
Managed financial analysis operations and project execution across regional markets, directing analytical workflows, business reporting systems, and cross-functional technology initiatives without reporting to executive leadership.
- Built financial models and business performance reports.
- Developed Power BI dashboards.
- Improved reporting automation and operational efficiency.
- Delivered tailored financial and telecommunications solutions.
- Built long-term client relationships.
- Executed supplier negotiations and established commercial planning frameworks to maintain operational continuity.
- Managed financial oversight and regulatory compliance mandates across all business operations.
Education
Finance & Marketing
Certifications
Languages
Arabic · Native
English · Fluent
Sign Language · Fluent